Chapter 10: Succession

Zhao Suhou said, after being buried in Shouling. After a few days, Si Li chose an auspicious day for the new monarch Yong to succeed to the throne. The departure of Zhao Suhou Yu cast a thick shadow over Zhao Guo. Zhao Yong, with the help of his ministers, smashed the conspiracy of the Five Nations Alliance to attack Zhao on the grounds of a funeral. The new monarch Yong succeeded to the throne, and Zhao held a grand and grand ceremony. One is to celebrate the rebirth of Zhao Guo. Secondly, it was to show the courage of Zhao to the vassal states.

Zhao Yong was wearing a gown, a crown on his head, and a three-foot long sword at his waist. The ministers of Zhao State are in the second place. The soldiers of Zhao Guo stood tall and tall and stood on both sides. witnessed the young Zhao Junyong ascend to the throne. This moment is exciting.

The celebrant shouted, "Dance." ”

Sheng's song is played, and the singer dances. The dancer is the dance of the six. What is Liuyu? It is a rank. According to Zhou Li, the Son of Heaven has eight 䭣丫, the princes have six 乣, the doctor has four 䰈, and the scholar has two 䰈. The new monarch Yong is the princes, and the reason is the six hundreds. There are eight people in one hundred, and forty-eight people in six hundreds. The dancer, dressed in a ceremonial dress, holds a basket in his left hand and holds a basket in his right hand.

"Licheng." After the dance, the celebrant shouted: "Please come on stage." ”

The new Junyong, calmly and unhurriedly, stepped step by step to the place that symbolized the supreme power of the Zhao State. Zhao Yong strode up every step and sang: "Liewen Pigong, Xizi is blessed." I have no borders, and my children and grandchildren will protect it. There is no seal in Erbang, and the king of Wei worships it. Nian Zirong Gong, following the order of the emperor. There is no competition for the maintenance of people, and the Quartet will train them. If you don't show virtue, you will be punished. Therefore, the former king did not forget! ”

This poem is a poem recited by King Ji of Zhou Cheng when he succeeded to the throne and took the stage to worship his ancestors. Cheng Wang Ji recited, facing the thousands of miles left by his ancestors, he was moved. The intention is to exhort the princes not to forget the merits and virtues of King Ji Zhou, to learn from the two kings of Wen and Wu, and to cultivate virtue and use virtue to keep the blessings forever. Ji recites the meaning of the words, which has the dual effect of appeasing and restraining the princes.

Zhao Yong's ascension to the throne, with this poem, is not only to remember the virtues of the ancestors of the Zhao family, but also to warn himself to be a Ming monarch such as King Zhou Cheng. It also expressed his ardent expectation that virtuous ministers would assist him and revitalize the foundation of the Zhao State.

Zhao Yong ascended to the high platform and was proudly independent. The wind was blowing, and the corners of the clothes were flying. Zhao Yong stood in the wind, with a thousand spirits, like a god descending from heaven.

The celebrant said: "Sue heaven and earth, sacrifice to the shrine." ”

Zhao Yong took the wine bottles one by one and spilled the wine in the three wine bottles on the ground.

Si Li said: "Licheng, congratulations." ”

Zhao Yong turned around, faced the ministers, spread his arms, swallowed the world, and accepted the congratulations from the courtiers.

The celebrant said, "Pye." ”

All the ministers knelt down and shouted, "Congratulations to your lordship." ”

Zhao Yong looked down at the ministers, saw his three army soldiers, and said loudly: "God bless Zhao State, forever." ”

In 326 BC, Zhao Yuyong. His son Yong, who was only fifteen years old, inherited the throne. Zhao Yong ascended the throne and became the new master of Zhao Guo. In order to respect the Marquis of Zhao Su, Zhao Yong followed the year system of his father. When the young new monarch Yong first set foot in the throne, he smashed the conspiracy of the five kingdoms to try to kill Zhao in the name of the funeral. The people had a good impression of the young king.

Someone said: "He is only fifteen years old, and he bears the pressure that he should not have at this age." Fortunately, the monarch and the minister are harmonious and have passed the test. ”

"He'll be a good king."

"Xinjun will lead us to prosperity and strength."

From Zhao Yong's courage and courage, the ministers and the people once again saw the hope of Zhao Guo.

Sacrificing to the temple, telling the heavens and the earth, a series of red tape and trivial weekly rituals, tired enough for this fifteen-year-old boy. Fortunately, the tiring day finally came to an end as the last rays of the sunset dissipated. Zhao Yong dragged his tired body into the dormitory and lay on a comfortable chair. Subsequently, Han Zhong led four palace maids to come and untie his clothes and remove his shoes and socks.

Zhao Yong twisted his sore neck and said mischievously: "Zhao Jun is really not good." A set of etiquette will exhaust the widow. ”

The four palace maids, in the face of the mischievous appearance of the young man, couldn't help but snicker. Seeing this, Han Zhong coughed as a warning. The four palace maids smiled and worked seriously. Zhao Yong pursed his mouth and asked, "Aren't you tired?" ”

"Today, Naijun has ascended to the throne, and I can't wait to be happy." Han Zhong pursed his lips and smiled: "How dare you say that you are tired." ”

Zhao Yong didn't like Han Zhong's answer, and turned his head to look at the four palace maids in front of him. The four palace maids, because of the crime, Han Zhong warned them with his eyes. Zhao Yong asked, and the four palace maids were scared and didn't dare to answer.

Zhao Yong saw that these palace maids were similar in age to himself, and their temperament was restrained, so boring. His screams frightened the four palace maids to their knees.

Han Zhongyi scolded: "Clumsy, don't die." ”

The four palace maids, like sifting chaff, trembled and said in horror: "The maid should die, the maid should die." ”

Zhao Yong said: "Da Ling, it's the fault of the widows, don't punish them." ”

"Xie Jun will not punish me for the crime of lax discipline." Han Zhong said to the four palace maids, "You are not happy, thank you for your grace of not punishing." ”

The four palace maids said in unison: "Thank you, your lord." ”

Zhao Yong, facing the palace maid who took off his socks just now, said: "Widow, I don't know what grows under my feet, when I walk, there will always be a tingling pain." ”

The goddess of the palace hesitated, she was afraid that her hands and feet would be messy and would hurt the king. The outstretched hands stayed in mid-air, not daring to approach. Zhao Yong saw that she was very nervous, and said with a smile: "Don't worry about widows, let go of your guts." ”

The palace maid swallowed a few mouthfuls of saliva, and her white and slender hands were deep in the depths, and she gently took off her socks for Junshang. When she took off her shoes and socks, she didn't hear the gentleman cry out for pain, and the palace maid breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Your Excellency, there are a few sores under your feet." ”

Zhao Yong was scared and said: "After being widowed, you can't walk?" ”

The palace maid came back to her senses and said busily: "Your Excellency doesn't have to worry, just apply the plaster, rest for a while, and you can recover." ”

When Zhao Yong heard this, his expression relaxed: "With your words, don't worry." ”

Zhao Yong is temperamental, active, and unrestrained. The crown and gown are quite heavy. If you move a little, the etiquette will not seem decent. It was hard work for something bulky to weigh on him all day. At first, many people were really afraid that his child would not be able to survive and break the etiquette. Fortunately, Zhao Yong did not disappoint everyone and survived.

Zhao Yong, soothing his fatigue, said, "Raise your head." ”

The palace maid thought about it for a while, and mustered up the courage to raise her head. The moment her eyes met Zhao Yong's, the palace maid immediately buried her head lower. Zhao Yong asked, "Do you have a family?" ”

A few tears flashed in the palace maid's eyes, and she said with tears: "The family is deceased, and there is only one lowly maid." ”

Zhao Yong was born and never saw his grandfather. When he was young, the queen mother went. Now, the monarch has also gone. He's not alone? Perhaps, it was the other party's words that made him sympathetic. Zhao Yong was reluctant to ask deeply, and said, "You, bathe for the widow." ”

The palace maid was stunned for a moment, and Fang said, "Huh." ”

Zhao Yong looked at the old Han Zhong again and said, "Da Ling, you are tired for a day, you don't have to accompany you, go back and rest!" ”

Han Zhong, with a lovely smile, arched his hand and said, "Huh." ”

After bathing, Zhao Yong's whole person was in a lot of energy. The previous fatigue and sleepiness have also disappeared without a trace. Entering the inner room, facing the wide bed, Zhao Yong couldn't hide the excitement in his heart, and couldn't wait to jump on the bed and turn it over and over. Perhaps, because of happiness, I forgot the pain in the soles of my feet. Zhao Yong lay on the wide bed and kept asking the people around him, "Are these widows?" ”

The palace maid nodded.

Zhao Yong rolled a few more times, and his eyes showed sadness. Zhao Yong asked himself, are these really his own? Is everything in front of you real? The palace maid saw that Jun Shang was still a child's temper just now, and in a blink of an eye, she was a little more sad. sighed: Children's hearts are always changeable!

The palace maid who bathed him said coquettishly: "Your Majesty, what's wrong with you?" ”

"Widow, thinking of people and things in the past, I feel a little sad in my heart." Zhao Yong took a breath, calmed down, closed his eyes and said, "The widow is tired, you retreat." ”

The palace maid saluted and withdrew.

Zhao Yong fell asleep with a sense of sleep. When he woke up from his dream, he saw a beautiful and moving woman sleeping beside him. Thinking he was dreaming, he shifted to the left again. There was also a woman who slept on his left side, and the fragrance of the woman was fragrant. Zhao Yong could clearly hear the other party's faint snort.

It's not a dream, it's real.

Zhao Yong's first reaction was to jump off the bed, point to the person on the bed and ask, "Who are you?" ”

The two palace maids were awakened by the screams of the king, and they rolled off the bed and knelt on the ground.

Zhao Yong asked, "Who are you?" ”

A palace maid buried her head and said: "The maid is a maid in the palace." ”

Zhao Yong said: "Who sent you?" ”

The palace maid said shyly: "Slave maid, I am ordered by the great order to come..."Saying this, the palace maid's face was ruddy, and she couldn't continue.

Zhao Yong asked, "Da Ling, what do you want to do?" ”

The palace maid said shyly: "Serve the king." ”

Zhao Yong's face was displeased, "Widow, not a child of a few years old, how can I let you serve." ”

The palace maid from before, with tears in her eyes, stared at him. That resentful look is intoxicating. Zhao Yong grew up and was most afraid of someone shedding tears in front of him, especially girls. Seeing her tears, the slightly angry expression gradually disappeared, and said to the other palace maid who had never looked up: "You, raise your head." ”

The maid bit her lip and raised her head slightly. When Zhao Yong saw it, he was surprised: "You, you, why are you here." ”

The maid was the one who bathed and changed his clothes. The maid steadied her mind, and said in a calm voice: "On the orders of the great order, I am here to serve the king." ”

"What does this old man want to do?" Zhao Yong, took two steps, turned around, "Nonsense, nonsense." The widow was five years old, and he was never served. Now that I'm older, how can I make people... Serve. This is not to treat the widow as a child. ”

Zhao Yong is simple-minded and doesn't understand Huang Lao's theory at all. The two maids, deep in the palace, have long been in the palace. From the moment they entered the palace, they knew their fate... A woman who serves the king for the king's amusement. Although, deep down in their hearts, they are eager to find a man who knows how to ask for warmth and marry. However, fate is not up to them. They don't blame others, only their own bad lives.

Zhao Yong's anger gradually subsided, and he said to the palace maid: "Hurry up." ”

The two maids were stunned for a moment, looked at each other, and said in fear: "The cheap maid doesn't dare." ”

Zhao Yong, Zhengse: "This is the order of the widow." ”

The two maids hesitated for a moment, then stood up. Zhao Yong saw that they were disheveled, turned his back to them, and said in a panic: "You get dressed, here, I don't want you to accompany you." ”

The two maids looked at each other, and two lines of tears flowed from their clear eyes. The two palace maids bowed and retreated. The maid who was waiting outside the palace saw that the king was angry, and hurriedly reported the matter to Zhongzheng Mu Jian. Mu Jian swaggered in and happened to meet the departing maid. Mu Jian looked at the departing maid and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, these two maids are not suitable, I will go find two more beauties, don't be angry." ”

The speaker was the person who accompanied Zhao Yong when he was in the East Palace. This person, Zhao Yong is the most trustworthy, and he doesn't need to be restrained in his speech and demeanor, and scolded, "You, I don't think I have suffered enough crimes." ”

Mu Jian showed a meaningful smile, "It is not the fault of the Great Commander to arrange for the maid to come and serve the king. ”

Zhao Yong kicked him in the ass, "Da Ling is right?" I was wrong. ”

"It's not your fault." Mu Jian didn't dodge, he took a kick, and seeing that Junshang's face was a little kind, he continued: "Your Excellency, I thank you for your life on behalf of the two maids. ”

Zhao Yong huffed, sat on the bed, and asked, "The grace of life?" ”

Mu Jian explained: "The king doesn't know that these maids are carefully taken care of by the palace for the king's amusement. All the servant maids who are favored by the king will be secretly executed the next day. ”

Zhao Yong said: "Executed." ”

Mu Jian nodded.

Zhao Yong said angrily: "Ridiculous, ridiculous, how can there be such a cruel regulation." ”

Mu Jian said: "The king is angry. This provision has existed since ancient times. If you want to blame it, blame these lowly maidservants, their lives are too bitter. ”

Zhao Yong, with a heavy snort, said: "If you don't know, if you know about it, you will never stand idly by." ”